Verizon Wireless first debuted its 4G LTE network in Boston and
surrounding areas in December
2010. Recently, Verizon Wireless enhanced network coverage in
the downtown areas of Gloucester.

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BACKGROUND:

"4G LTE is changing the way customers interact with the world via
next generation apps, devices and solutions," commented Dave
MacBeth, Executive Director of Network for Verizon Wireless. "By
investing in wireless broadband, we're investing in local
communities and economies where our customers live, work and play."

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Verizon Wireless completed $245 million in wireless network
enhancements across New England in 2013, increasing the company's
regional network investment to $3.6 billion since its inception in
2000. Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE
network, which is twice the size geographically of any other 4G
LTE network in the U.S. Available to nearly 305 million people in
more than 500 markets across the country, the Verizon Wireless
network covers more than 97 percent of the U.S. population. To see
4G LTE coverage across the country and locally please visit: www.verizonwireless.com/lte.

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Verizon Wireless ranked highest among all other national wireless
providers in New England states Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, in the
J.D. Power 2014 Wireless Network Quality Study?, Volume 1,
issued March 6, 2014. This is the 19th consecutive
reporting period that Verizon Wireless ranks highest in the
Northeast region.

The company also offers a full line of 'smart accessories' across
the categories of health and fitness, lifestyle and toys that
leverage its leading portfolio of mobile devices and networks. For
a full list of smart accessories please visit: www.verizonwireless.com/smartaccessories.

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About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest and most reliable 4G LTE
and 3G networks. As the largest wireless company in the U.S., Verizon
Wireless serves 102.8 million retail customers, including 96.8 million
retail postpaid customers. Verizon Wireless is wholly owned by Verizon
Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com.
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